Exploring Bud Not Buddy: Chapters 7-8

What significant event occurs in Chapter 7 that impacts Bud's journey?

• Bud meets Herman E. Calloway, who he thinks may be his father.

• Bud learns to play the trumpet.

• Bud discovers a hidden treasure map.

• Bud gets lost in a forest for days.

How does Bud's relationship with the character Lefty change in these chapters?

• Bud's relationship with Lefty changes from distrust to camaraderie.

• Bud and Lefty become rivals throughout the chapters.

• Bud's relationship with Lefty deteriorates into hostility.

• Bud remains indifferent towards Lefty the entire time.

What does Bud learn about his mother in Chapters 7-8?

• Bud finds out that his mother was a strict disciplinarian with no love for him.

• Bud learns that his mother had no aspirations and was unhappy.

• Bud learns that his mother was loving, strong, and had dreams for their future.

• Bud discovers that his mother was indifferent and neglectful.

Describe the setting of the home where Bud stays in Chapter 8.

• Bud is taken in by a family that is indifferent and neglectful.

• Bud lives in a large mansion with no one to care for him.

• Bud stays in a cold and unwelcoming house with a strict family.

• Bud stays in a warm and welcoming home with a kind family that provides him comfort and safety.

What are some key themes presented in Chapters 7-8?

• Historical events

• Environmental conservation

• Struggle for identity, societal expectations, personal relationships.

• Pursuit of wealth

How does Bud's experience in the new home reflect his past experiences?

• Bud's experience shows a lack of growth and stagnation.

• Bud's experience is solely about material possessions.

• Bud's experience in the new home reflects his past experiences of adaptation and resilience.

• Bud feels completely out of place and rejected.

What role does music play in Chapters 7-8 of Bud Not Buddy?

• Music represents Bud's dislike for his current situation.

• Music plays a crucial role in connecting Bud to his past and family, symbolizing hope and identity.

• Music serves as a distraction from Bud's struggles.

• Music is only a background element with no significance.

Identify a major conflict Bud faces in these chapters.

• Bud struggles to find a place to live with his friends.

• Bud faces a conflict with his school teachers about his grades.

• The major conflict Bud faces is the struggle to find his father while overcoming the challenges of being alone.

• Bud is trying to win a local talent show while dealing with his family issues.

How does Bud's character develop through the events of Chapters 7-8?

• Bud remains unchanged and indifferent to his circumstances.

• Bud becomes more resilient and confident as he navigates challenges and builds connections.

• Bud becomes more isolated and withdrawn from others.

• Bud loses confidence and struggles with his identity.

What is the significance of the title 'Bud Not Buddy' in relation to the events in these chapters?

• The title signifies Bud's journey through a fantasy world.

• The title indicates Bud's dislike for his family.

• The title highlights Bud's quest for identity and belonging, distinguishing himself from the hardships he faces.

• The title refers to Bud's relationship with his friends.